Outline for PLA presentation “Evaluating the Library Director” March 27, 2008, 4:00 p.m. Public Library Association Conference Minneapolis Presenters:
Howard Rothman, Trustee, Arapahoe Library District (Colorado) Eloise May, Director, Arapahoe Library District Mark Weston, Trustee, Douglas County Libraries (Colorado) Jamie LaRue, Director, Douglas County Libraries
A panel of 2 directors and 2 trustees will present key components of an effective director evaluation. This candid discussion will highlight both the best and worst practices in the field. I. II. III. Introduction Sample Library Director Evaluations (available online) Possible Components of an Evaluation 1. Input from the Director 2. Input from the Staff 3. Input from the Community 4. Input from the Board IV. Conclusions